US EditionPaul George Apologizes for Failed Drug Test, Ready to Return for Sixers' Late-Season Playoff Push
Paul George apologized for a banned substance linked to a mental health issue and will rejoin the 76ers with 10 games left to secure a playoff spot.
- Paul George will return to the 76ers' lineup when Philadelphia hosts the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday, after serving a suspension for taking an improper medication.
- George apologized to the city of Philadelphia, his family, teammates, the 76ers organization, and "everybody who was affected" by his suspension, taking "full responsibility" for his "poor decision-making."
- George, who had averaged 16 points per game in his first 27 appearances this season, said he feels "back on that level of being able to perform and be the focal guy and be a scorer.
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76ers' Paul George back from suspension for failed drug test, ready for late-season playoff push
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Paul George was set to return to the Philadelphia 76ers' lineup following a 25-game suspension for a failed drug test and play Wednesday night against Chicago.
Paul George takes ownership for 25-game PED suspension: ‘I’m no superhero’
Paul George spent Tuesday doing a mea culpa for his “poorly timed decision” that led to a 25-game ban for violating the terms of the NBA's anti-drug program in late January.The 76ers star did not go into detail about the failed drug test or the banned substance that he took that led to the suspension, describing it as “more on the personal side.”
Philadelphia 76ers Star Paul George Gives Terrible Excuse For Positive Drug Test
Paul George Philadelphia 76ers Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George is set to return to action on Wednesday night against the Chicago Bulls after serving a 25-game suspension for a failed drug test. On Tuesday, George met with members of the media and gave a strange excuse for why he opted to use a banned substance. He started by apologizing, stating that, “to let people down hurt more than kind of anything.” But George refused to get into specif…
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